Géoparc des Alpes Cottiennes

From the beginning of the 19th century, numerous coal seams were active. There are several hendred peasant mines in Briançonnais. One of them, the Cabane Mine, has been restored and can be visited.

Mining Museum at Centre Montagne in Villard-St-Pancrace.

Visit to the Cabane Mine (on request).

Information: Centre Montagne/town hall 04 92 21 05 27

 

Another museum dedicated to peasant mines is on the walkway of the Old Town of Briançon: http://sgmb.fr